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[SS] Chapter 12

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        There was no conversation between the two as they headed to a deserted place. It was because they were each lost in their own thoughts.

“Thank you for your help.”

Prillance said when she finally came to her senses.

“I made a lot of mistakes while the Duke and I were dancing so the Duke became very upset.”

She stated calmly. Her voice and facial expression seemed to indicate nothing was wrong. She tried her best to show it.

“Was it really about the dance?”

Ver asked even though he knew. He hoped she would open up to him a little more. Roman was not the type to be upset just because she had made a few mistakes during their dance.

“I played a little trick on his partner while I was dancing with Duke Tonz.”

There was bitterness in her voice. In the end, Ver and Cecia did not meet separately, and the four-way encounter still took place. Moreover, it would not be strange to misunderstand Prillance’s actions, since Cecia was called to another place.

Despite her answer, Ver looked at her calmly. Unlike Roman, there was no anger in his eyes.

“It was just a harmless prank.”

However, she could no longer look straight into his eyes and looked away.

“Is it…really alright?”

“Don’t worry. I didn't do anything to harm her.”

As he asked carefully, Prillance did her best to answer him brightly. However, she seemed to be unaware that she couldn’t even hide her trembling voice.

“Not her. I’m talking about Lady Weiand.”

He corrected the subject. Didn't both of their eyes confirm Cecia’s safe return? Ver was more concerned that her heart might be hurting. Last time, and this time as well, she seemed to be the type to wallow in sadness. Her current expression reminded him of himself.

    “I didn't want to leave you on your own.”

    Was this what she felt at the time? When he had shut himself in his house and kept in all sorts of sorrows, her voice suddenly came to him.

Thanks to her, he was able to come out of his rut faster than expected. Hence, he couldn't leave her on her own either. Just in time, the sound of the music played by the orchestra drifted to the place.

“Now that I think of it, I haven’t been able to dance yet today.”

“Pardon?”

Ver straightened his clothes.

“Lady, would you join me in my first dance?”

Then he politely reached out to Prillance.

“Oh, by the way, if you go home without dancing with me, it will bring dishonor to your family and you’ll have to stick your nose into a dish filled with water[1].”

It was a common jest made by men. He emphasized each word and looked at her in an absentminded manner, hoping to make her smile a bit.

“Pft.”

Prillance couldn't hide her laughter that spread. He had a serious face, but she knew he was jesting. Similar to last time, his face was full of mischief. And she understood. That he was once again being considerate toward her.

“Hmm. Then I think I should join you.”

Prillance, with a smile, raised her hand with an exaggerated expression.

“It would be an honor for my family.”

As a token of gratitude, he kissed the back of her hand. Facing each other, the two began to dance. In the tranquil garden, with no one else watching, the two let the melody carry themselves.

The two, who held serious expressions after the dance began, eventually burst into laughter somewhere in the middle.

It was because they found themselves dancing so seriously, similar to the habits they have shown toward others. Since then, the two peered and smiled at each other. Their dance fell at a comfortable pace, but the pleasure remained the same.

As they were dancing, the surrounding garden suddenly brightened. The two were amazed as they saw flowers shining around them. Perhaps it was a new event prepared by Countess Moran.

“Wow, it’s very……”

“Beautiful.”

Prillance nodded with real delight. As her head was absorbed in the view of the flowers, she didn't notice where Ver was looking as he spoke.

The twinkling flowers spread around her like a background. As he stood before her, he wanted to say these words.

“Truly beautiful.”

The woman in front of him slightly lowered her gaze when she noticed the subject was omitted. Then, a slight blush crept on her cheeks. She seemed to be embarrassed. He thought her current expression was quite lovely.

'So please don't be sad.'

He swallowed the end of his words. But she nodded shyly as if she understood.

“Truly wonderful.”

This moment.

She also omitted the subject.

The two thought this moment was probably something they will never forget.

    [1] Figurative speech. Means she will be struck with bad luck.

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What Triggers Ocular Pain?

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Common Eye Disorders.

What Is Glue For Glasses Frames.

Nose Pads Keep Glasses Comfortable.

What Causes Ocular Pain?

Forty I made use of a fluid called acetone, secure the break and melt the brake with an eye dropper I dealt with numerous pair, and now I wear wire frames.The declines of acetone thaws the break comparable to weilding. Try several of the quick setting JB Weld, The rapid type held some plastic that the old standby JB counldn't. I glued it from the within to permit the adhesive to permeate into the crack as well as fill the space up, worked flawlessly.

Glass adhesives are commonly solvent-free, UV and weather-resistant as well as have an extremely high resistance to mechanical stress. If you intend to use the silicone adhesive on a terrarium or fish tank, you need to make certain it appropriates. Sanitary silicone, in particular, commonly has an antifungal impact of preventing mold growth in the washroom. This is obviously a wonderful benefit when used in moist spaces, yet fungicides are damaging to animals and also water organisms.

After I was particular the glue was gone from the delicate white of my eyes, I extremely gingerly blinked. I was overjoyed when my eye resumed without sticking itself closed, and also discharge a deep sigh of alleviation. I would certainly managed to adhesive the light bulb owner back with each other, and additionally glue the tube to my fingers.

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As the name implies, the Devcon 2-Ton epoxy is made for very sturdy use. It has great impact toughness, is non-shrinking, as well as keeps good clarity once it dries out. Other than being water resistant, it was also formulated to stand up to solvents, fuel, oil, mineral spirits, and anti-freeze.

Nevertheless, this is not your perfect epoxy if you remain in a hurry. The Devcon 2-Ton Epoxy has an exceptionally lengthy setting time of 20 mins, with complete treating just expected after about 12 hours. The E6000 was specifically formulated with craft-making in mind. In spite of its stamina, it preserves a good action of versatility when dry. It is clear and also is easily paintable, so it should not detract from the aesthetics of your crafts.

Art Bell once glued his lips virtually together obtaining the cap off with his teeth throughout a break. When he came back on after the break a humorous event occurred live to us radio audiences in the millions. Being a significant fan of Ghost Peppers, I've gotten powder or oil in my eyes more than a couple of times. Yet not so chilli pepper, which as soon as resulted in a blind rescue trip to medical facility as well as an eye spot for a number of weeks. I take place to keep my superglue in the shower room purposefully-- appropriate next to the plasters so that I can spot a cut from an airplane or a razor operating in the store.

What does OD mean after a doctors name?

An optometrist receives a doctor of optometry (OD) degree after completing four years of optometry school, preceded by three years or more years of college.

Robert's walking cane maintained falling over when he had to use his hands. Adding magnets made it easy for him to complete his everyday tasks without needing to fret about fetching his cane regularly. The numbers and also dials on cleaning makers, microwaves, ovens as well as various other appliances can be little as well as difficult to read. Throughout the years our neighborhood has actually made use of Sugru to make points extra visible and also also included tactile pens to assist individuals with damaged vision. It worked initially for initial two goes, after that the thin needle appicator came undone and also it had to be utilized as regular adhesive i.e. an opening as well as pressed glue out appeared in bigger blobs.

It's a pity that the secretary did not have some nail gloss cleaner handy. The non-irritant kind (n-Butyl cyanoacrylate) which is also authorized for usage on human beings, is rather pricey.

If adhesive continues to be after using warm soapy water, it will certainly usually de-bond within a number of days due to basic damage and also the all-natural oils in the skin. " Want to make fish pot, we have ten mm glass. Got good info with actions, thank you." " I am planning on crafting with glass marbles & half rounds & required information on just how to go about it. Thanks to all writers for producing a page that has been read 571,551 times. wikiHow is a "wiki," comparable to Wikipedia, which means that most of our short articles are co-written by several writers.

Repairing fragile valuables or cherished accessories can lead to additional damages as well as frustration if you do not have the right tools. Because of its numerous resistance to wetness, reduced temperature, and also different chemicals, the Loctite Professional adhesive makes sure resilient bonding with keep the optimum effectiveness. Exactly how old are the glasses you might be able to obtain them replaced if they aren't also old. I suggest utilizing a toothpick to use the combined epoxy to the glasses.

Once the components are adhered, leave them uninterrupted for a minimum of 10 mins. Repairing glass can be complicated, however it does not need to be. A couple of easy preventive actions can make the distinction. The most effective way to attain enduring results is to plan in advance.

I've utilized a small old drill little bit, and also tight galvanized cord. A drill little bit can repair the earpiece, as well as the cord can be formed around contours in the glass holding areas.

The epoxy retains its strength in severe hot and cold as well as can be utilized for acrylic, steel, glass, concrete, and ceramic. Eliminate any extra fragments or glass fragments obstructing a perfect seal. If you do discover spaces in between glass items, select a gap-filling adhesive such as Loctite Go2 Gel.

Common Eye Disorders.

Top-Specs embeds in the presence of wetness, so this can additionally make it most likely the eyelids become adhered to the eyeball too. I then proceeded to delicately wipe away solidified adhesive from my reduced eyelid as well as eyelashes.

What Is Glue For Glasses Frames.

I'm a jewelry maker and it doesn't stay with my pearls or crystals - as anticipated - as I use it for glueing knots on stretch string. I've stated, yes, permanently value, as it had not been also pricey for needle application adhesive - yet if only it worked effectively - maybe I had a dud one. I make my own sterling silver wire wrapped Sea Glass as well as Gemstones. This glue is amazingly solid and dries out clear which is excellent.

The worst little bit was what got under my eylid the unpleasant effect was quiet undesirable, took a trip to the doctor to have it cleaned out, fortunately no permenant damages. This certain little girl has offered me numerous terrific tales like securing the "Care construction zone" sign by running over it with her auto. She came home with the best front panel of her cars and truck in the trunk. Since then I've used hardware-store grade CA many lot of times to knit up little cuts, and also it's remarkable. Maintains them with each other for 3-4 days and afterwards just peels/ dismiss.

Once all was tranquil, I determined to begin my research study into just how negative that can have been. This implied a briny eye rinse was offered, and also I purged my eye repetitively without blinking.

What kind of glue do I use when covering bottles with thread? I've tried wood adhesive, however it's not offering me what I want.

The lines of type get smaller as you relocate down the chart.

Your near vision additionally might be checked, using a card with letters similar to the far-off eye graph.

During a refraction analysis, your doctor asks you to check out a masklike gadget that contains wheels with various lenses having different toughness to aid determine which combination provides you the sharpest vision.

Your doctor asks you to determine different letters of the alphabet printed on a chart or a screen placed some distance away.

Most individuals will not experience unfavorable results from a short program of unnecessary anti-biotics, Stein states, however there are threats.

Start with a clean, dry surface area that is free of oil, wax, paint, or any kind of sort of soapy deposit. Any excess material, even fingerprints, may stop a solid bond. Taking care of smooth surfaces and sharp edges can be irritating. Gluing that damaged rear-view mirror or cracked wineglass back with each other can be harder than it first seems.

What is eye doctor called?

An ophthalmologist — Eye M.D. — is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat.

After that some years after, I saw just how a mom used the very same adhesive in the temple of his very own youngster that obtained a bleeding scrape. Instantly the kid quit blood loss and afterwards some ice was applied to avoid swelling, however later the child was allright runing everywhere again. some days later I reached see the kid once again and he hadn't got even a tiny mark of the swelling. This mom told me the exact same, the adhesive will certainly left the body in a number of days.

To produce this article, 20 individuals, some confidential, functioned to edit as well as boost it gradually. Operate in a well-ventilated area if you are making use of an adhesive that creates hazardous fumes. Some silicone adhesives come in a cyndrical tube with a plunger at one end as well as a nozzle at the various other.

We kept it wet to quit it from setting but however that did not function. It at some point came off with a combination of cutting his eyelashes, using a hot flannel compress and also selecting away at the glue. That was a really undesirable minute, however I was lucky and also just ended up with a cornea abscess and no vision loss.

These can be put into a "silicone weapon" for higher control over application. If you want to include mod-podge rather, that will certainly make it clear as well as shiny. Make use of some of the truly little bottles of industrial-strength glue. Be extremely cautious not to jump on your fingers in the process.

What are the different types of eye doctors?

Eye Doctors - Eye Doctors: Optometrists and Ophthalmologists There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists and optometrists. Confused about which is which and who does what? Here's a look at how they're different.

Nose Pads Keep Glasses Comfortable.

Complying with that, I'll share some basic tips for when you locate on your own in a sticky scenario. # 7 Take the glass out of the frame and make use of the glass cleaner and the towel to brighten up your mosaic. # 6 As soon as all your tiles have actually been carefully glued in position make certain to leave the mosaic over night to make sure that your adhesive can entirely cure. # 5 Once you more than happy with exactly how your mosaic looks not stuck down, you are ready to begin sticking points into place. You might require to take off a few pieces at once to make sure that as you push the floor tile into location the displaced glue does not half stick an additional floor tile down.

I don't really maintain eye drops accessible, to make sure that confusion is unlikely, but I might certainly see another person encountering that complication. I could begin buying the bright orange containers of superglue simply to be on the risk-free side ... I was residing in an unpleasant shared level where somebody leaving superglue in the bathroom wasn't that out of the ordinary.

The lengthy slim applicator tube is additionally great for getting the adhesive right into little limited areas. I would thoroughly suggest this for any type of fragile glueing. You'll see an approximated delivery date - opens in a new home window or tab based on the vendor's send off time and also delivery service. Delivery times may differ, especially throughout peak periods as well as will certainly depend upon when your settlement removes - opens in a brand-new window or tab. Rinse your fingers immediately with a lot of cozy soapy water and do not draw on the skin that has been glued.

Spray with a sealer to guarantee resilience and also water resistance. As soon as the very first layer has actually dried out, adding a small amount of adhesive to a location will certainly make it wet as well as tacky, preventing your designs from slipping.Wait an additional 5-10 minutes for this to take effect. For large level pieces of glass, repair them in position with a glass clamp or an additional clamp specialized for holding delicate things. Ensure the busted surfaces are straightened and hold in place for a minimum of one min. You will certainly utilize the wire to reinforce the location on both sides of the break.

Take care using any adhesive for seals revealed to extreme temperatures (over 180 ° F/82 ° C). E6000 Craft Adhesive can survive at any kind of temperature because of its commercial toughness top quality, which can provide you a maximum bonding efficiency. Cyanoacrylate "Super Glue" is the functional adhesive offered by Glue Masters.

If you desire, you can put a tablet computer or print out of a picture below to assist you draw out your lines. The dry eliminate pen can be easily abraded if you make any type of errors. When dealing with sharp-edged glass, there is, certainly, a danger of injury. Protect your fingers from sharp sides by masking them with a layer of clinical tape. In this way, you can maintain your haptic capacities without revealing your skin to unsafe fragments.

no matter what item you utilize, put covering up tape on your lens to shield it from any adhesive mishaps. These are a bit harder to make use of but they do give the best bond. Obtain the mixing taste buds and the little spatula as well as continue to blend equivalent parts of the tubes. It placed my mind secure when my child's eye crash obtained glued with each other. He was having a head wound glued up by an Emergency situation Doctor and some glue glided down into his eye.

How can I restore my eyesight to 20 20?

Keep reading to learn other ways you can improve your vision. 1. Get enough key vitamins and minerals. 2. Top-Specs forget the carotenoids. 3. Stay fit. 4. Manage chronic conditions. 5. Wear protective eyewear. 6. That includes sunglasses. 7. Follow the 20-20-20 rule. 8. Quit smoking. More items•

This can be performed with tidy water or a proper clinical solution, such as saline made use of by call lens users. Using anything to liquify the adhesive is an outright no-no. This will just offer to boost the possibility of gluing your eyes closed as the eyelids collaborated.

Hackaday presently appears like a pack of cigarettes in an international nation. You recognize, the ones that plaster images of malignant body organs and rotting faces on tobacco items to encourage individuals to quit.

This was quite standard procedure, so I wasn't specifically worried. However, as my figures drew devoid of television, the nozzle flipped a fat bead of glue straight in the direction of my face, touchdown in the corner of my eye.

From the outside with or without the light on you can not see the fracture anymore as well as it has held for about 4 months to date. Great for sticking little glass products; not so reliable on larger breaks. Moisten the glue tarnish with cozy water, after that carefully rub toothpaste over the discolor with a fabric.

I obtained the top of my ear cut while obtaining a haircut (blood all over!) and also went to the ER and they glued it back along with medical-grade CA. They could not have sewed anything so fine, and also it worked perfectly. One of the initial functions for CA adhesive was to close gunshot wounds during the Vietnam Battle. My doctor superglued my fingertip together after I inadvertently touched a running bandsaw.

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NATURE-: BEYOND OUR COMPREHENSION

“Amratam calva mrtyusca dwayam dehe pratisthitam,mohadutpadyate mrtyuh satyeNotpadyatemrtam.”

– IMMORTALITY AND DEATH BOTH RESIDE IN THE BODY, DEATH COMES FROM TEMPTATION AND IMMORTALITY FROM THE TRUTH.

Now you must be wondering why have I started my article with dark words like death, temptation, etc, haha! Don’t worry we won’t be talking about any Illuminati stuff. This shlok is derived from our Vedas which is best suited in today’s world, how? That I will explain to you.

My three-year-old son who is always curious about everything around him asked me one very simple question very innocently which actually made me think. I quote

” Why this corona came ? ”

Then I started brainstorming, there are so many theories made up about from where it came, how will we survive, what will happen afterward etc , but why it came was a real eye-opener. I asked myself who is the real intruder we the people or this virus?

Not many years ago we humans started creating this world just for us, we rejected the structural and environmental process of god and thought why not take everything in our hands, and in the name of inventions lets pollute this earth more and more. We didn’t wanted  much just to cater our needs like cars, ships, jet for travelling, and not only one but more as one is not enough for us humans we also have to show off otherwise what’s the point in earning so hard if we can’t show off? Right! anyway so, we invented new design buildings by cutting forest because we can’t live in forests we are not animals we need luxurious bungalows we might sleep in just one master room but still we need to have at least two more rooms maybe someday we might needs to sleep in other room due to mood swings.

Who eats in old aged earthenware when there is borosil and other plastic biodegradable utensils and to add value to the supply chain and product lets term them as less micron plastic, so what if all this waste gets dumped in the oceans and our sea animals die nicely wrapped up in these plastics.

After going through these conditions we felt the need of the hour is that now we should rectify our error so lets start with “save the oceans” mission lets contribute towards clean rivers,oceans, but how? Ans-lets throw charity dinners, and in these events we will again waste food, will use plastic decorations and increase pollution by travelling loud music etc. We will also start mission rallies but soon we will forget the mission and will make it religious or political.

Our mind is so much vigilant that we cannot stop,even after so many inventions and progress we are not content so once again a new era of startups arrived but this time it  was different as now everybody wanted to run a successful business suddenly, there was a tsunami of new ideas and how can we forget gender equality why should only males participate in this destruction all genders should come together.

With these startups came whole new world of trade, business opportunities which resulted in more office structures more road traffics more need of resources, more industries, more air traffic, more netwotk towers because we have to reach to every corner of world no land should be left to explore as we have to maintain our travel blogs, hike up our insta stories and WhatsApp has become our only mode of communication with whole family.

So congratulations to all for acquiring three major elements of a mother Earth- Sea, Earth, Space.

What a method of development as we have destroyed her more rather than healing our mother nature.

But wait how can we settle here only Let’s go to outer space and pollute it too by providing various astronomical devices to provide us weather reports, GPS data, better networks etc.what is the use of these data? Ans-To predict storms, seasons, temperature.

Really! Then how come Tsunami killed so many people, Katrina storm destroyed millions of lives and why farmers are still facing troubles because of constant weather change.

The point is simple we humans can only predict to some point but can’t alter or change nature’s course of action so what’s the point of this fight!

Back to square one question , why this corona came, the answer is -it came to teach us who we are, to bring us together to value time and family more than other tangible assets, to learn to communicate with real expressions not with emojis, to value our 2 am friends not the tik toc, Instagram, FB followers or subscribers, not to shop in a click but to shop as per the necessity, not to put filters on photos or videos instead on our hearts and thoughts, not to put lock code on phones, but on pollution.

The side effects of corona was the sound of claps and positivity were still heard but not on meaningless political bhashans but to applaud the real heroes.

No flights or planes can be seen but our kids viewed clear blue skies for the first time and to top it is up beautiful birds hovering. The oceans, rivers, seas all have turned their color and life has started again. So once again this lockdown which is classified as a pandemic turned out to be an advantage for nature.

We did so much hard work, inventions to rise the economy and nature in just a few months changed the whole dynamics of money value, so who is stronger we or mother earth!

The bottom line is corona was an appointed staff by the humans who evolved with us but shook hands with nature to make us realize our faults and remind us that

Nature Is Still Beyond Our Comprehension

Written By: Devanshi Sharma

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Kota Chapter 7: The Sleepover Scandal, Part 2

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Takes place simultaneously with the previous chapter

Marinette was not in a good mood that morning.

The akuma attack the previous night left a bad taste in her mouth. She had been taken out way too easily - she hadn't even realized there was an akuma! - and if Tikki hadn't magicked her awake, she might have been knocked out all night.

Still, there was a good side. Maybe she finally could convince Fu (and Tikki) that keeping Alya on as a permanent team member was a good idea. Alya was always happier after a fight as Rena Rouge, and Marinette enjoyed having her enthusiasm by her side.

But even the excitement over patrolling with her best friend couldn't shake Marinette out of her funk that morning any more than her cure helped the headache from the mud ball last night.

"Marinette!"

And just like that, her morning got better. Marinette turned to see Adrien sprinting up the stairs to catch up with her.

"Adrien," Marinette greeted.

"Good morning," Adrien said, smiling his dazzling smile. "I'm glad to see you. Luka said you got knocked out last night by the akuma, and I was worried about you."

Adrien? Worried about me? Marinette felt like she could melt into a happy puddle.

"Thanks, you're sweet," Marinette said. "For asking, I mean. I had a little bit of a headache, but it's gone now."

Adrien's smile widened. "Glad to hear that."

The two entered class just in time to hear Kim loudly proclaim his dream of coming to school in his underpants. Marinette rolled her eyes at the comment, making Adrien smile again, and they took their respective seats.

"You look smile-y this morning," Alya whispered, a mischievous smile on her face.

"Yeah," Marinette agreed, putting her head in her hands and staring off at the blonde head in front of her. "It's a good morning today."

.

It was the worst day ever.

Marinette's eyes widened inch by inch as Mendeleev headed towards the dreaded announcement.

Not a pop quiz!

It didn't help that her headache from the morning had returned. She could barely focus on her notes, much less on a test!

"If you've been keeping up with my lessons, this should be easy for you," Miss Mendeleev said.

Marinette and Alya exchanged doubtful looks.

Thankfully, the test didn't start right away, and as Miss Mendeleev and Chloe exited the class, Marinette forced herself to relax.

"So are we doing a make-up sleepover some time?" Alix asked. "Since last night got ruined?"

"We should!" Rose said. "And maybe Lila and Alya can come!"

"If we do it tonight I should be free," Alya offered.

Marinette perked up. A sleepover with Alya was exactly what she needed after a day like this.

But Juleka shook her head. "Not tonight. Luka's having friends over."

"Well, we can do it some place else," Marinette suggested, not willing to let the idea die too quickly. "Maybe we could hang out in the park this afternoon, and then the girls can come stay at my place and the boys somewhere else?"

"I'm close to Marinette's," Kim offered. "You can totally come to my place! I have an awesome gaming station - partially provided by Max, of course."

Nino sighed dramatically. "Why must I be stuck babysitting?"

"What about you, Lila?" Rose asked. "Sleepover at Marinette's?"

And Marinette's entire mood dropped. Right, Lila.

But then again, she wouldn't actually -

"Sounds great!" Lila agreed. "I would love to come over!"

Oh, no no no no no.

A picture of Sabrina with her diary flashed through Marinette's head, and she felt a burst of desperation. Lila in her room only spelled disaster, but she already offered, and-

"Marinette, are you okay?" Adrien's voice shook her out of her spiral.

Marinette gave him a thankful smile but didn't get a chance to respond before Lila cut in.

"Oh no! She probably doesn't want me there. It's okay - I don't have to come if you don't want me, Marinette."

"Don't be ridiculous," Alya said. "Everyone's invited."

Excuse me? Marinette turned to her best friend in shock. You can't invite other people to my house.

Marinette forced her anger down.

"That's not your place to say, Alya," Adrien said.

Marinette felt a little vindicated at the statement, and knowing she would have backup, said the exact thing on her mind.

"You're right, Lila, I don't want you in my house."

"Marinette!" Alya scolded. "This is a class event! You can't leave Lila out."

"If you want Lila to come, we need to have it someplace else," Marinette decided. "I'm not letting her in my house."

"But there's no where else we can go!" Alya argued, her voice grating against Marinette's headache.

"You shouldn't force her to let someone in her space she doesn't want," Lacy replied with a scowl.

"Yeah!" Alix agreed. "I mean, I have a room I don't let anyone into - even my old man! If Marinette doesn't feel comfortable letting Lila in her room yet, that's her decision."

Marinette shot them both a thankful look.

"But we can't leave Lila out!" Rose argued. "Marinette, aren't you the one always talking about including everyone!"

Marinette felt herself stiffen. How could she talk about inclusion if she was leaving someone out?

But then she shook the thought out of her head. She had secrets - important secrets - that she needed to keep, especially from Lila.

"It's her own personal space," Lacy argued. "That's different. It's not like she's telling Lila she can't hang out with us at the park."

"Lacy's right, Marinette," Adrien added.

Marinette knew it too, but everyone else seemed to be agreeing with Rose. She hesitated - she would look mean if she kept fighting, and she didn't want that. That was a part of Lila's plan, wasn't it?

Besides, the more she acted like she had something to hide, the more likely Lila was going to go snooping.

Marinette sighed and slumped her shoulders. "No, Rose is right. I can't preach inclusion and then leave Lila out."

"How about this? Lila can come over, but we all stay in the living room," Alix suggested. "That way, we're all included but no one is invading your space."

Marinette relaxed a little. "That's a good idea."

Adrien shot her a concerned look, but Marinette waved it off. It was a good compromise, after all.

As long as Lila held her end.

.

"Marinette!" Adrien called again.

Marinette hung back, allowing for Adrien to catch up with her.

"Are you okay?" Adrien asked.

Marinette sighed. "Yeah. Thanks for asking. Are you coming to the park with us?"

Adrien sighed. "I wish. But you know how my father is."

"We'll miss you," Marinette said.

"Thanks," Adrien replied. "If Lila gives you any problems..."

"You'll send your support?" Marinette finished. "Don't worry, I can handle Lila."

"I know you can," Adrien confirmed. "And tonight sounds like so much fun! I wish I could do things like that - all of my friends have, except Kagami."

"Kagami's never been to a sleepover?" Marinette asked.

Adrien shook his head. "Her mother is just as strict as my father."

"Maybe I can do something about that," Marinette thought. "Pass it off as a study session."

"I doubt it, but I think Kagami would be happy you thought of her."

"I'll call her, see what she thinks," Marinette decided.

.

Kagami's facial expression hadn't changed much, but the glimmer in her eyes gave away her mother's answer, even before she hung up the phone.

"She said yes," Kagami reported.

"Yes!" Marinette cheered. "We're going to have so much fun tonight!"

"I must run home and grab a change of clothes, but tell the rest of the group that I'm excited for tonight," Kagami said.

"I will! And they'll be really excited too!"

Kagami nodded before walking off to her car, Marinette watching her leave with a giddy smile.

"Was that Kagami?"

Marinette turned to see Rose and Juleka walking up behind her.

"Yes. She's coming to our sleepover tonight!"

Rose bounced in happiness. "Yay! It's always so fun when she gets to come!"

Juleka also smiled a little.

"By the way," Rose continued. "I'm sorry if I seemed pushy earlier! I just want to make sure everyone has a good time! It's so unusual for you to react like that, and Lila is so kind, but I'm sure you have your reasons."

For minute, Marinette was stunned into silence. She had gotten so defensive over the argument - but maybe she overreacted. Lila was out to ruin her, not the whole class.

"I do," Marinette confirmed. "I don't trust Lila, and I'm worried about her hurting people I care about. But I'm glad you're always there to make sure everyone's included." Marinette gave Rose her most genuine smile. "You're a sweet and wonderful person, Rose. I hope Lila appreciates that like she should."

Rose smiled. "Thanks Marinette! It really means a lot, especially coming from you!"

"Hey girls!" Alya called, joining them on the stairs. "Excited for tonight?"

Rose nodded eagerly. "Even Kagami's coming! Isn't that exciting?"

Alya grinned. "Definitely is! Looks like we're going to have a full house tonight."

Marinette gasped. "You're right! I need to go make sure we have enough food for tonight, and-"

"Calm down, girl," Alya said. "Your place always has plenty of food. Just enjoy the sleepover tonight, alright?"

Marinette nodded. "Alright." She let her shoulders relax. "Enjoy it. I can do that."

Alya patted her shoulder. "That's my girl. Tonight will be no stress, all fun!"

.

They almost made it all night.

Hanging out in the park had been a blast - Marc had even joined them briefly, and he and Nathaniel showed Marinette their newest comic before he had to rush home to his family. Kagami offered to teach Marinette some fencing, and eventually ended up showing Kim and Alix a little as well. Max and Marinette turned in from the park early, so they could have a brief video game tournament before the boys all left for Kim's.

For a while, Marinette forgot that Lila was there at all.

Kagami and Mylene had claimed the seats next to Marinette while Alya was in the bathroom, but Alya was fine sitting with Lila anyways. Besides, they were at a good angle to share secret looks at each other, remembering inside jokes no one else in the sleepover would get.

It wasn't until after the movie that any problems arose.

Marinette and Alya were watching a compilations of the heroes doing parkour, both making totally-not-suspicious comments about them never being able to do the tricks their alter egos were pulling, when Lacy approached them.

"Hey Marinette? Can I borrow a shirt for tonight by any chance?"

"Sure." Marinette untangled herself from Alya. "Come up with me."

Alya moved over to show Mylene and Lila the video, but as she did, Marinette noticed a strange expression on Lila's face.

Her thoughts soured as she climbed up the stairs. What was Lila planning? She had to be planning something - she had been on her best behavior for the whole sleepover, but there was no way that would stay that way -

By the time they made it up the stairs, Marinette found herself in an irritable mood. Lila was definitely succeeding in making her paranoid, and Marinette hoped no one was noticing.

"Are you okay?" Lacy asked.

"Mhm. Will this work?"

"That'll be just fine," Lacy said, taking the shirt Marinette had offered her. "Thanks!"

"Lacy?"

Lacy and Marinette both froze, recognizing the voice easily.

And here it comes.

Lila poked her head up.

"Yes?" Marinette asked.

"I just wanted to make sure Lacy found something," Lila said. "After all, I brought an extra shirt with me."

"Thanks," Lacy squeaked. "But Marinette already found me something."

"Good," Lila said, finishing her walk up to Marinette's room.

"What are you doing up here?" Marinette demanded.

"I just said-"

"Lila," Marinette interrupted. "Get out of my room."

"But I was just-"

"Now!"

Marinette didn't mean to shout, but the word came out harsh and loud. Lacy flinched, and Alya called up from downstairs.

"Girls? Everything alright up there?"

"I don't know," Lila lied. "I was just checking on them when Marinette started yelling-"

Alya appeared next to Lila, giving Marinette a glare. "I'm sure Marinette didn't mean to yell, right girl?"

"Maybe I did," Marinette snapped, her irritation getting the best of her. This is my room, my rules, why would you side with her?

"Marinette!" Alya scolded.

"I want her out of my room," Marinette decided.

"I wasn't doing anything!" Lila replied. "I would never-" she broke down "crying", leaning on Alya's shoulder.

I can't believe she's buying this.

"What's going on?" Rose asked from down the stairs.

"Marinette's yelling at Lila for no reason," Alya said.

"What?" Marinette asked. "I told her I didn't - she's intruding on my space-"

"You can't just exclude her-" Alya interrupted.

"Alya," Lacy interjected, her voice still soft amidst all the yelling. "Maybe you should listen to-"

"Stay out of this," Alya snapped. Lacy flinched and took a step back.

"Don't snap at her," Marinette said. She gave Lacy a concerned look, but Lacy looked too stunned to notice.

"Can we move closer into your room?" Rose asked. "We shouldn't be arguing like this near the stairs - what if someone gets hurt?"

"Lila's not taking another step into my room," Marinette replied.

Rose whimpered.

"Don't snap at her," Juleka said. "She's just trying to help."

"Help who?" Marinette asked. "This is my room and I don't feel safe with Lila here."

"Why not?" Alya demanded.

"Why not?" Marinette repeated. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize I had to answer to you."

"You are being unreasonable," Alya replied, moving towards Marinette and shoving her finger towards her. "And now Rose and Lila are crying?"

"You're being no better!" Marinette argued. "You're yelling just as loud as I am-"

"Am not!"

"And are being so much more unreasonable. If you let me explain myself-"

Marinette was at the edge of the steps now, and Rose made another comment about moving away from the stairs, but Marinette didn't pay it any mind.

"I did!" Alya yelled. "And you had nothing to say - no proof!"

"You never make her ask for proof!" Marinette retorted.

"Have you heard the phrase, innocent until proven guilty? Or benefit of the doubt? You walked into this already suspicious of Lila and never gave her the chance!"

"I saw-"

"One lie." Alya held her finger up. "But only because you were stalking her! That proves you were already turned against her."

"That is not what happened!" Marinette took another step, nearly tripping on the stairs as she did, but caught herself before she could fall.

"Girls! Marinette! Please!" Rose begged. "You're going to hurt yourselves!"

Marinette opened her mouth to continue explaining herself again when a whistle interrupted the fight.

The girls turned to see Kagami at the bottom of the stairs.

"If Marinette doesn't want Lila in her room," Kagami began. "And Rose is concerned about us being injured by the stairs, then the obvious answer would be to come down the stairs, out of her room, and where safety wouldn't be a problem."

Rose nodded enthusiastically. "Please girls?"

Marinette nodded, and after a second, so did Alya. Slowly, the girls all came down the stairs.

Marinette could see for the first time what the damage was. Mylene and Rose were both in tears. Lacy had completely zoned out during the argument, and Juleka retreated into herself. Rose buried her face into Juleka's shoulder, and Alix quickly asked permission before leading Lacy up to the balcony. Marinette's parents were standing by the entrance to the living room, looking concerned.

"I, uh, think we should be heading out," Juleka said.

Rose nodded her agreement.

Alya scowled. "Look what you've done. Ruined a perfect night."

"Hey!" Juleka interrupted. "We're trying to leave here. You two can keep fighting after we've left."

"I'm calling Ivan to pick me up," Mylene said, slumping into one of the chairs. "I can't stay here if you're only going to argue."

"Fine," Marinette agreed.

"And I'm going too," Alya decided. "Me and Lila can have a sleepover at my place, where she doesn't have to worry about unreasonable demands."

"Go," Marinette replied. "See if I care."

With a huff, she climbed back up the stairs and slammed her trap door behind her. She collapsed on to her bed.

"Tikki?" Marinette asked.

Tikki landed on the pillow next to her head. "I'm right here Marinette. Everything's going to be okay!"

"No it's not," Marinette complained. "They must all hate me now!"

"No they don't!" Tikki replied. "Things just got a little heated! Everything will be calm by the morning."

"I hope so," Marinette replied, though she remained doubtful. "I need to check on Alix and Lacy."

"I'll be right here for you!" Tikki said.

.

Marinette plopped down on the chair in defeat as the last two members of her sleepover left. A second later, her mom joined her.

"Are you alright, darling?" Her mother asked.

Marinette shook her head. "I'm just tired."

"That was quite an argument."

Marinette startled, turning around in surprise to see Kagami still in the living room.

"You're still here?"

Kagami gave an approximation of a smirk. "I don't get permission for events like this often. I wouldn't want to waste it."

Marinette nodded. "That's fine with me. Ooh, wasn't there a movie you were saying you wanted to see?"

"It's a little late for a movie," Kagami replied. "But I do recall you promising to teach me to play a video game?"

"Mecha Strike?" Her father asked. "We can teach you how to play!"

"Tom, Marinette," her mother interjected. "Shouldn't we talk about what happened?"

Marinette sighed in annoyance. "What's there to talk about? Lila ruined another hang out event."

"It didn't sound like it was completely her fault," her mother stated. "Arguments happen, dear."

"No, trust me, with Lila, it was intentional," Marinette responded.

Kagami nodded. "Adrien's mentioned her once or twice, and she does sound like the type to start unnecessary drama."

"There's a reason I don't want her going through my room," Marinette added. "It would just be like her to try to find some dirty secret of mine - or plant something for someone else to find!"

"Has she done these things before?" Her mother asked. "Targeting you?"

"Yes!" Marinette said. "And all just because I don't buy her lies."

"You should have told us about this," her mother said. "We could have helped."

"There wasn't anything you could do," Marinette replied.

"Then we could have supported you," her mother corrected. "Please tell us when you're going through things like this."

Marinette sighed. "Yeah. Okay. Next time, I'll tell you."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

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The Shituation: Chapter 1

Fandom: SEAL Team

Characters: Lisa Davis, Sonny Quinn, Jason Hayes, Clay Spenser, Eric Blackburn, Trent Sawyer, Brock Reynolds, Ray Perry, Cerberus

Shituation: A situation that is already very bad and then goes to shit.

Blackburn hung up the phone, shaking his head. “They’re not going to allow it unless we send a woman. Her father won’t let her leave without a female chaperone.”

“Well seeing as we don’t have any lady SEALs on the payroll, I’m thinking that might be a little hard to come by,” Sonny said with a grin from where he lounged in his chair, feet up on the table.

The mission on their docket deviated significantly from the norm. A girl, twelve years old, had been sent to visit her father in country. She lived in the states but a shared custody agreement dictated that she spend her summers with him. Things had gotten heated with a neighboring tribe and both mother and father had agreed to let the girl return home early to Indiana. The mother had gone to her senator for help in getting her daughter out (with a significant amount of media coverage) and now Bravo was responsible for pick-up and delivery; with a few difficult stipulations.

“Anybody have something helpful to share?” Eric asked pointedly.

“I’ll do it.” Lisa sat forward in her chair. “I’m serious,” she said when nobody responded. “You need a woman. As it turns out, I happen to be one.”

“Davis you’re too valuable here in TOC.” Eric was already shaking his head but Lisa persisted.

“It’s a quick in and out right? Get the girl, bring her here, ship her back to her remaining family in the states.” Lisa shrugged. “She shouldn’t have to stay here just because her father demanded a visit. It’s not her fault things got heated and now she’s in danger.”

Eric looked at Jason. “She might be the only chance we’ve got. The girl is an American citizen. If something happens to her and the press find out we didn’t do anything…” he let the sentence hang as they both weighed their options.

“Look unless one of you is going to put on a skirt and play Mrs. Doubtfire, I think we’re out of time and options here,” Lisa told them pointedly.

“Well, Clay would make a very pretty girl,” Sonny drawled with a grin.

Clay used his own foot to shove Sonny’s off the table. “All right,” Eric said, hands on his hips. “Davis goes with you. Get ready, you roll out in twenty.”

Sonny saw the smile on Lisa’s face and felt his own coming on in response. It wasn’t too often that she got to tag along and she was clearly pleased with the turn of events. “Look who gets to go on a field trip.” He sauntered up to her as she was pulling on a vest. “That’s quite a look you’re sporting there Davis. Sure you’re up to carrying the extra weight?”

“You’re just jealous that you don’t have the right bits and pieces to get this job done,” she told him.

Seeing her in the gear was a little sobering. It was a cake mission. In, out, everybody back home by dinner, but he’d been on many a cake mission that quickly went sideways. He swallowed and told the little voice inside of him to stop saying things were going to go hinky.  It would be fine. He was just borrowing trouble when he should be enjoying the fact that he’d get to see her face for a change instead of just hearing her through the comms.

“Here.” Sonny reached for the straps on the back of the vest that she couldn’t quite get and began pulling them snug. “You just uh, you promise you’ll be careful out there right?” Sonny tried not to let nerves color the tone of his voice. If she knew he was worried she’d laugh in his face.

“You’re gonna be right there next to me. If anything happens, it’s your fault,” she teased.

“It’s always Sonny’s fault.” Clay came up behind her and clapped her on the shoulder. “You ready Bravo Seven?”

“Is that what we’re going with today?” she asked with a wry smile.

“Why not?” Ray joined them, still adjusting his vest as he walked. “You’re part of the team. Unless you’d rather your call sign be something like Butterfly.”

“Or Dandelion,” Clay offered.

“I’m partial to Kittycat myself,” Sonny said, shaking off his worry to join the fun.

“Bravo Seven’s just fine,” she told them drily.

“Bravo Seven is,” Jason declared. “Let’s ride.”

“Shotgun!” Lisa yelled, hopping aboard the transport vehicles.

That was how the day started, all of them joking and laughing as they pulled out of the base. An easy day. 

It was not how the day ended. They didn’t make it home by dinner. They didn’t even make it to the village at all.

Sonny cursed as a bullet hit the sand next to his head. At first it had just been a flat tire, then it had been an ambush. Rebels had taken out both trucks with rockets, leaving them stranded with nothing more than the ammo strapped to their backs and nowhere to seek cover.

“Fall back!” Jason yelled over comms. 

Clay and Ray were with Lisa, taking her into whatever overwatch position they could find. Sonny had dug in behind a small boulder with Brock, both of them popping up to return fire whenever possible. “Where the hell are we falling back to?” Sonny yelled.

Brock just shrugged and sent off another round, hitting one of the militants squarely in the chest.

Sonny squinted as he looked around, trying to find Jason’s position. “Bravo Three! On your six. Set of caves.” Trent’s voice crackled over the comms.

“Go,” Sonny told Brock. “I’ll cover you.”

Brock grabbed Cerb’s leash and ran as Sonny let off cover fire in rapid succession. “Bravo Two how you doin’ up there?” he asked.

In response there was a shower of gunfire and five more baddies went down. “Doing just fine,” Ray said.

Sonny wanted to ask if Lisa was all right but there was no time for extra chatter right now. She was one of them and he trusted the boys to take care of her. Instead he grabbed his gear and took off after Brock, catching up with Jason and Trent on the way.

“You know once we go in there, we might not be able to get out,” Sonny said, looking at the mouth of the cave.

“This area is full of caves and passages,” Trent said. “There’ll be a back door.”

Sonny decided not to mention that meant the bad guys had two ways of getting in. They needed a moment to recover and this was their only option so in they went.

The caves had clearly been occupied recently because there was functional lighting inside. Sonny took a second to investigate as they cleared the space and found a small generator and battery powered lanterns. “Jace, I think we just walked into baddie headquarters,” he said.

“All right, make sure we don’t have any unwanted company,” Jason ordered.

The narrow passage in gave way to a larger area with room enough for all of them. At the back was another narrow space in the rock, barely big enough for a grown man to squeeze through. Sonny didn’t want to think about who might be waiting for them on the other side of that.

Trent set up a defensive position at the front entrance and Brock took Cerb to cover the back while Sonny continued poking through the supplies that had been left behind. “No weapons or food boss,” Sonny said.

Jason nodded.  “Bravo Two, Bravo Six, get down here,” he ordered once they were certain they didn’t have any unwanted company.

“Roger that Bravo One,” Clay said.

Sonny felt his nerves settle a bit. They were coming. Lisa was coming. Soon he’d be able to see for himself that she was fine.

“TOC this is Bravo One how do you read?” Jason asked.

“Read you loud and clear Bravo One. What’s the situation?” Blackburn asked.

“We’re hunkered down for now,” Jason said. “Bravo Two and Bravo Six inbound with Bravo Seven.”

“She all right?”

“Everybody’s fine. But we’re going to need a little help getting out of here.”

“Roger that. Standby.”

Jason looked around the room. “Everybody good?”

“No movement here,” Brock said, keeping Cerberus tight to his side. 

Trent shook his head. “Nothing here either.”

Static crackled loudly over the line and they could hear garbled shouting from Ray. Sonny felt a prickle of fear down his spine. “Bravo Two, say again your last?” Jason demanded.

“Clay’s hit!” Ray yelled back. “We’re coming in hot!”

Sonny locked eyes with Jason as Trent shrugged immediately out of his pack. Things had just gone from bad to worse.

#SEAL Team #Sonny Quinn #Lisa Davis #Savis #Pre-Savis #Clay Spenser #Clay Spenser Whump #Jason Hayes #Trent Sawyer #Brock Reynolds #Cerberus #Ray Perry #Eric Blackburn #The Shituation #Chapter 1 #Gunshot wound

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Personal Trainer Qualities.

5 Necessary High Qualities To Seek In A Good Trainer.

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Why My Individual Trainer Is Worth It.

Why Is It Important For A Personal Trainer To Collaborate With Clients To Concur With Goals As Well As Objectives?

5 Method Fitness

Just How To Become A Fitness Tutor (2020 Update).

Choosing The Right Personal Trainer.

Layout Your Own Program.

Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma.

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Execute instructional workshops, body composition screenings for fitness attendant workers and fitness connected special events. Take an aggressive strategy to participant retention by developing strong customer relationships and also serving each participant above and beyond assumptions.

And also the majority of will intend to educate either before or after job, so your busy hours will commonly be extremely early or late during the night. There are no time at all limits for this course.This program works with all modern devices as well as browsers.On conclusion of the program you will be awarded a certificate.We are here to aid if you have any type of issues. If you do not pass the test very first time you will certainly obtain a 2nd possibility to take the test once again after further study. As soon as you have actually completed all of the components there is a 30 inquiry test. The concerns will be on a variety of topics discovered within the components.

In addition to your hourly rate, your income will certainly additionally be linked to the number of hrs you work and can fill weekly. Peak hours are those most hassle-free for the client.Clients might need to terminate or reschedule without much notice.

Why My Personal Trainer Is Worth It.

Support always handy if required, plus a bonus of being able to print off each component to add my own notes. Use any kind of gadget to access the components online, allowing you to examine from anywhere at any time. Obtain a mutual understanding of the significance of extending, dealing with handicapped customers and also outside exercise routines. Weight problems has actually come to be a serious issue in the United States with more individuals being detected with diabetes mellitus on a daily basis.

The examination, like the course, is on the internet and can be taken a time and also area of your picking. I particularly suched as the fact you do not come to be bewildered by the program's quantity of modules, and also in the long run you need to answer a particular amount of concerns within a particular time frame.

Is a 30 minute personal training session enough?

If you have not exercised before or it has been a long time, fast paced 30 min sessions will likely be too much and potentially dangerous. Half hour sessions are quick and should remain for those that are way beyond the basics. In order to get the most bang for the buck, these workouts need to be high intensity.

Why Is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_trainer For An Individual Trainer To Work With Customers To Agree With Goals And Goals?

Reserve as well as do out fitness assessments, contact new members for entrance examinations and also make follow-up phone call to present participants. Performed wellness analysis and also program referrals for all new members. Registered new participants and also Supervising tools upkeep, safety auditing and also facility housekeeping.

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Every component's design is spick-and-span, fresh and extensive when it comes to its explanation. I am just 5 components into the training course but is supplying above what I expected. Content is well clarified and easy to absorb as well as I like that I can do it at my own rate and without time pressure. I located in this manner of discovering best for me, as I might research at my very own pace in the comfort of my residence.

Do personal trainers fall in love with their clients?

'During my many years in the business unfortunately I can recount many a tale of personal trainers becoming romantically involved with their clients, and an unsurprisingly 99 per cent of the time it does not end in a loving, lasting relationship.

maintaining an on the internet existence through your personal internet site, blog and social media. Establishing objectives suggests taking the connections between your values and visions and building those links to make them stronger. Objectives are never ever uncompromising and also needs to be reevaluated at crucial intervals, significant life adjustments, as well as when you feel stagnant, bored, worn, or out of sync with life. Do this by literally noting the things that are important to you. The Locate a work service can help you with your search for work and send out notifies when new tasks appear.

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Is it normal to have a crush on your personal trainer?

"So yes, it really does happen!" Sure, your relationship with a personal trainer is a professional one. But it's intimate too, Sussman says. "You're both in workout clothes, he or she is touching you, he or she is probably in pretty good shape Plus, you're working out, so your endorphins are pumping," she lists.

Launch as well as develop new client relationships, keeping existing across the country acknowledged PT certifications. Grown client connections leading to increased client satisfaction, client retention and also net sales.

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You can also establish Google Informs for any subjects that pertain to you. As an example, just key in 'fitness fads' and afterwards you'll obtain notifications whenever a write-up including these keywords shows up online.

Be prepared to meet clients early in the morning, or late in the evening as well as all the hrs in-between. Clients desire your time, as well as for your time they want to pay you great money. Rushing from one client to an additional isn't going to give them the return on investment they are worthy of, so make sure you are punctual, expert, regular, and also reliable. Empathy also enables you to anticipate the demands and unvoiced questions of your customers, and because of that customers will be attracted to you.

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One of the most comprehensive one is the Register of Controlled Qualifications which can be found on the Ofqual official website. Nationally approved qualifications are those that are examined, recognised and checked by main UK regulative bodies in order to see to it that they fulfill specific standards and high quality requirements. Those credentials are after that noted on the Register of Managed Certifications, where you can likewise find a list of acknowledged awarding organisations that have the power to award certifications. Once you obtain certified as well as get some work experience, ultimately you might decide to set up your very own business as a sole owner, limited responsibility firm, or corporation. If you are an independent contractor for a health club instead of a staff member, you must learn the advantages and drawbacks of these forms of organizations as well.

Taken care of all facets of everyday trainer activity, which involved the evaluation of trainer to client relationships and overall client success. Create effective customer partnerships to improve high quality of solution and also inspiration to accomplish.

Goals Your personal trainer will certainly start you out with little objectives that will eventually cause your last goal and reveal you specifically how to get there.

Creating a time table that maps out your objectives will reveal you what to anticipate along the way and also aid you be sensible regarding your progression.

The outcomes you'll see with a trainer rely on the moment invested weekly and the goals themselves.

Beginners usually see more fast changes in their body as their bodies reply to novel stimuli.

Thinking you're adhering to a calorie-controlled diet plan as well as striving in your cardio as well as strength-training sessions, you could see weight loss of as much as 3 extra pounds weekly in the beginning.

David Arroyo is a 20th degree geek with specialized classes in fitness as well as arts.

While obvious results in muscle mass as well as weight loss can use up to four weeks, many people see a rise in inspiration, enthusiasm and power from the start.

When not eaten with composing, he's seeking his purple belt in BJJ.

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Choosing The Right Personal Trainer.

How do I approach a personal trainer?

How To Talk To Your Personal Trainer 1. Hiring a personal trainer is worth a dozen barely used gym memberships, not least if your willpower is as poorly defined as your abs. 2. Don't be afraid to ask questions. 3. Be clear about your goals, but be realistic, too. 4. Be honest about your lifestyle. 5. Trust your trainer's advice. 6. Don't demand only cardio.

If you love working out, why not use your passion and drive for fitness to motivate others whilst making money. An instance would be to acquire a credentials in weight problems as well as dibates monitoring, or you may intend to function extra with youngsters and for that reason might be interested in a program on exercise for kids. It is necessary that you have a first aid qualification in case a client has an injury whilst they are working with you. Train people of varying ages, one on one in addition to little groups of as much as 5 participants.

Led tiny group training courses and large group training courses focusing on strength, adaptability and also core conditioning. Work varied including one on one training, little group training, group training, and performing seminars. Give group classes/small group training, 14 hours per week and also give coverage as an alternative when ever before able.

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Purple Bones: Event END

ANOTHER DRABBLE! 

This is the meeting between G and Yumi, the END of this event!

I was gonna do this like before (separate replies), at first, but it would take WAY too long! And don’t worry about my chapters, I'll do them next week like I said before! However, I'm warning you, there are spoilers for my chapters!

Anyway, enjoy!

Yumi kept having to push away the meeting for G, things kept coming up and she was really busy, same for him. Summer meant A LOT of people are more and more coming to the Planetarium. Same goes for G, he was especially busy at his restaurant jobs, working even more than usual, which was already pretty hellish. Yes, he restarted working not too long after Yumi had called him. 

Neither of them strangely looked forward to the meeting, despite both agreeing, and were both very nervous about it. I mean, who could blame them? Leaving off on such a sour note to expect to be able to fix things seemed impossible for them. Not because they didn’t want to fix things, but they didn’t know if they could.

Yumi waited almost an hour for G to finally come over. She thought he wouldn’t come, either being suddenly unavailable or he just wasn’t ready. To be honest, it was both. It’s true that one of his bosses asked him to work for a bit, last minute, but he also wasn’t sure if he really wanted to go. However, he knew that, if he wasn’t going to go today, he would never go,  he needs to go. He couldn’t just leave her like that, not again. He was enough of an asshole for a lifetime and she didn't deserve that.

“U-um... hi.” she said, opening the door for him. *... Hi.

As expected, it was awkward as hell. Yumi couldn’t look at him in the eye, but even with the few glimpse she took, by his voice and his facial expression, she could tell that he didn’t want to be here. It made her even more nervous, she felt like crying, but she can’t cry, not now. That would be kinda bad. Maybe she should’ve waited a bit longer and put it for another day. But it was too late to think about this. She needs to calm down.

*Uh... are you gonna let me in? “Oh-um... y-yeah, sorry.” she says nervously.

She didn’t realize that she was standing deep in her thoughts for that long but it seemed like she was. It was almost funny, but he didn’t want to laugh.

“Uuumm... make yourself comfortable...? I guess?” *Yeah, sure.

Jesus Christ.

They stayed silent after that, sitting on opposite sofas. The sound of the grandfather clock somehow made the atmosphere even tenser than it should.

Neither of them knew what to do, neither of them knew what to say. Yumi tried to apply the advice Rony gave her, but she was so nervous that it was like she forgot everything and was stuck there. G, on the other hand, didn’t really come prepared, he thought that she would start the conversation and he would help continue from there, but it seemed like this wasn’t going to work. How is this supposed to work if they can’t even bring themselves to even talk?

Tic toc. Tic Toc. Tic toc. Tic toc.

“D-do you... um... do you want something to drink? I... I-I made some tea.” 

She finally had the courage to say something, however, she knows very well how lame and unnecessary it was. That’s not how she wanted to start, but it was the only thing she could think of. 

*... Sure. he finally responded, taking a moment before answering.

She quickly got up and headed towards the kitchen, removed some mugs from the kitchen counter and slowly poured some tea for the both of them. She used this time to think for a bit. She was completely lost and didn’t know what to do. Fuck. She wished she was better at this.

She suddenly remembered something like this happening before. Strangely enough,  it was like the exact recreation of how they first met, when she invited him inside to stay. It was weird, almost in a creepy way. However, it somehow made a bit of sense that it was like this. She places the mugs on a tray, heading back into the living room. In the end, she couldn’t think of anything to talk about, her mind was only running with memories about them. 

“Here you go.” *... Thanks.

When she gave one of the mugs to G, though, it also hit him, how familiar this scene was. They stayed silent for a while after that.

Tic Toc. Tic Toc. Tic Toc-ding dong. Ding dong. It was 4 o’clock.

*This is going nowhere. he suddenly started talking, a bit frustrated. “Sorry... I-I just-” *I'm not blaming you for this... I don’t- I haven’t talked this entire time either. I dunno why... why can’t we talk? Fuckin’ hell. he reassured her. “I-I dunno...” she admitted, looking down. *Look... I know I’ve been an ass this entire time but- “N-no! You’re not-” she denied. *Yes I am... just- let me talk for a sec. he cut her, a bit impatiently. “... Okay.” *Like I was sayin’... I know I’ve been an ass this entire time, but... it looks like I’m gonna have to be even more of an ass right now. he explained “Um... why?” she asked, confused and worried. *Because I think we should get straight to the point in the most brutal way possible. “I-I’m...not sure what you mean, G.”

He sighed, he doesn’t want to ask this question, part of him was slightly embarrassed. The other part knows very well it very possibly could hurt her but, he was hurt too.

*Why did you let me kiss you on Valentine’s Day? And why did you... make out with me... even though you didn’t like me that way? “............. I-I... I dunno...” she took forever before answering. *I won’t take that for an answer, Yumi. That shit fucking sucked. “I-I know... I... I-I’m sorry, I was just-... I-I dunno.” *What do you mean, ‘I dunno’ you were about to say something. Why can’t you explain yourself? he asked, impatiently.

Despite his calm voice, it was clear that he was starting to get a little frustrated. She didn’t really expect him to say that she was at a complete loss for words. To be honest, she knows why but, she just didn’t know how to say it without sounding even more like a selfish asshole. But he needed an answer, so she decided to just say it anyway, despite not finding a nicer way to say it.

“I just-... I didn’t know how to react and... I’ve never kissed someone before. I guess I-... I-I wanted to try.” *’Try’!? And my fucking feelings, Yumi? I-... I fucking LOVED you! he aggressively said, a bit loudly. “I dunno why I did, I didn’t really think about your feelings and the consequences and... I-I really sorry... I-I’m s-so sorry. I’m sorry, G.”

Her voice started to crack more the more she apologized to him. She started tearing up and ended up too full on sobbing. She didn’t want to cry, she tried not to, but she suddenly got emotional and it escalated to this. It was soul-breaking to see for G. He didn’t expect her to suddenly cry like that, he never does. He didn’t mean to hurt her that badly, it made him feel like the scum of the earth.

Fuck.

Since she didn’t seem like she was going to stop crying, so he hesitantly got up from the sofa and walked towards where she was sitting. He sat next to her and awkwardly hugged her tightly. She didn’t really expect him to, it took her a moment before hugging back.

*I-I’m sorry, Yumi. I’m such an asshole... “No, I-I’m the asshole. I was being selfish a-and completely disregarded your feelings, e-even though I knew or... had an idea about how you felt...” she admitted. *But I knew you didn’t mean for it to hurt me. And just fucking left like a fucking ass instead of talking or... a-anything less dickish than just leaving you like that without saying anything! And the worst of it all is that I always fucking do this! Every time I get upset, I don’t confront it, I just run away like a fucking piece of shit, never even caring about how the other feels! Why do I always fucking do this!? he shouted, angry at himself.

She was worried and confused about what he was talking about, but she could assume that this wasn’t the first time that something similar happened. She thought about asking him but, she wasn’t sure if she should. He was already getting pretty emotional. She thinks he might be crying, considering he dug his face on her shoulder, tightening his grip on her shirt which was starting to get a little wet. She felt horrible, despite not really being her fault. In the end, she decided to ask him about it, maybe it would help to talk about it.

“Did... d-did something like this happened before?” *And after... I... y’know I-I did that to my ‘brother’ and-... fuck. “Who was the other one? Was it recent?” she asked. *Yeah but... I-I dunno...

She suddenly remembered someone mentioning something similar. Could it be a coincidence? It had to be... right? She didn’t want to scold him after all of this. He already seems broken bout it. But, she had to ask.

“Was it-.. w-was it, Rony?” she hesitated to ask. *... How did you...? “I-I know her... we’ve been friends a little while. Before this.” she explained. *W-what did she tell you? “E-everything... I think.” *... “G, she's... she’s not mad at you... she told me that-... t-that she forgave you a while ago...” she reassured him. *But, why? I didn't... I didn’t even apologize to her... I didn’t even TALK to her. I don’t... deserve that. I don’t understand.  “I-I dunno... but, why did you get so angry? I mean... I was a bit upset too but... you were... I-I don’t know how to put it.” *An asshole? Yeah... I know... “I mean... kinda, but that’s not what I mean. It didn’t make sense. You were very... contradictive.” she explained more clearly.

He had an idea for a little while. I mean, he had to, he was just as confused as she was after the events, he needed answers too. But, now, maybe he had an answer for all of this nonsense. He sighed, after taking forever before answering.

*I-I think... I love her. he shyly admitted. “... W-wait seriously!?” she shouted, surprised. *I dunno why I would joke about that... “Holy shit... G, you need to call her or something to apologize.” *Yeah... I know.

There was a short awkward silence. They were still hugging.

“S-so... can I let go?” she asked awkwardly. *Just... let me stay like this a little longer, okay? “... O-okay.”

#drabble #event END #two-in-one-skele #skelehomie #yumi kizui #g!sans #gill sans #rony #Purple Bones #((woo! finished just in time!))

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[SS] Chapter 9

T/N: Now playing: Can’t Go - Ben

        Duke Tonz’ fancy carriage was running towards the Moran estate, where the garden party was being held. And inside was Roman and Cecia, both well-dressed.

The wardrobe of the two people sitting opposite each other were tailored to show anyone looking that they were partners. It was an unofficial event meant to announce the two were lovers.

“Are you nervous?”

“A little bit.”

The carriage entered the Moran estate. After a while, the door of the carriage opened, and Roman descended first. Then he reached out to Cecia.

Cecia grasped his hand and carefully got off the wagon. The eyes of the people in the party turned toward them.

“Remember, your partner isn’t just anyone.”

Roman extended his arm toward Cecia.

“So, you can have confidence.”

Cecia looked at Roman. His confident gaze was directed at her. Just because the Royne's, formerly a commoner’s family, received the aristocratic title as a ‘Viscount’ did not mean they were accepted by the aristocratic society. Cecia hated socializing because of the nobles who thought they had different origins.

However, Roman’s eyes did not contain the arrogance that other nobles had. What a strange man. Judging by his actions, more than anyone, he was quite an arrogant man. But never once had she seen him act this way towards her. Rather, he was always considerate toward her.

Cecia linked her arm around his.

“Shall we?”

As her face brightened, a gentle smile remained around Roman’s mouth.

        ***

        When Prillance headed toward the crowded area, it was already lively all around.

At the center was Roman. Aristocratic daughters and wives gathered around him like herds. After seeing the scene, she took a deep breath and stepped toward them.

When Prillance appeared, people's eyes turned to her. It was because of the incoming encounter between Roman and Prillance.

In social circles, Roman and Prillance were a pair. It wasn't a pair in the sense of a couple, but more in a bad sense, just like a needle and thread. It was a situation where wherever Roman goes, Prillance always follows.

After seeing the strange tussles between Roman and Prillance, it became a kind of spectacle for the aristocrats to see which one of the two would give up first.

Perhaps that was why as soon as she appeared, the people en route to Roman naturally gave way.

“I greet the Duke.”

“It’s been a while, Lady Weiand.”

Of course, their interaction started as it usually did. The eyes of the curious nobles were on them. But something unexpected happened next.

“Would you like a drink?”

“Thank you.”

Roman handed her a champagne first. And naturally, Prillance accepted. The current interaction was obviously not the usual.

It was strange that Roman took care of her, and that Prillance wasn't mad at him for coming here with another partner.

“I see you came with someone else?”

Prillance bumped her glass against his and asked him in a voice that would be heard only by Roman. She drank the champagne, with a smile still hanging on her face.

“You already know but still ask.”

Roman's mouth also had a calm smile.

“Didn’t you also come with someone else?”

“There is another man whom I have asked to be engaged with, so how could I?“

The two looked pretty friendly.

“I heard you took the walk that you couldn't do last time.”

“…As always, you are still updated with my daily life.”

As she heard him talk about her recent activities, Prillance barely managed to straighten her face as it was about to harden by itself.

“I’m just living up to your expectations. Interest in yourself, wasn't that what you wanted?”

He gave an unwavering face and response. Prillance gripped the champagne glass.

“Then please do one more thing that meets my expectations.”

Prillance handed over the glass of champagne she received from Roman to a servant passing by and politely raised the hem of her dress.

“Will you dance one song with me?”

Then she smiled beautifully and extended her hand toward Roman. People around her gasped. Usually, aristocratic dances were performed at the request of men. It was a virtue as an aristocrat woman to sit still and wait for the men's invitation.

It wasn't just the people around her who were surprised. She had always been reckless when it came to chasing him, but Prillance had never crossed societal norms before. Out of surprise, Roman, who was asked to dance by her, didn’t think to take her hand. Instead, he just kept looking at her gently bent, slightly unusual face.

“Are you going to shame a lady's hand?”

Prillance asked once more as he showed no inclination of grasping her hand. She had no intention of stepping down. She had to unconditionally dance with Roman.

Roman, who looked bewildered for a moment, had no choice but to laugh out loud.

“It’ll be quite an honor.”

As Roman took Prillance's hand, he thought Prillance had become quite amusing.

        ***

        After receiving a note, Cecia left the crowded place, and went to the garden without thinking. However, it wasn’t before she arrived at the place, which was quite far from where the people gathered, that she realized this might have been a trap.

Holding her dress, her hurried pace changed into a cautious walk.

Prillance said she was just going to get a drink and come back. However, she did not show up even after some time had passed. Ver was about to move, thinking he should have gone instead of her, when he suddenly heard someone approaching.

“Is that you, Lady?”

However, neither did anyone pass by nor did Ver’s question get answered.

Cecia was staring at him.

It was her former fiancé, Ver Grant. The person she missed so much. The person she thought of every time she closed her eyes. He was here.

But even though she was happy to see him, she hid her body in the large tree in front of her. Even now, Cecia’s automatic reaction was to avoid him.

    “You must never meet! Even if you cross paths, you need to pretend that you didn’t see him! Do you understand?”

    That was what she had heard every day from her father, Ben, after her engagement with Ver was broken. It was a face she longed to see so much. But now that he was finally in front of her, her body reacted before her head.

And yet Ironically, even now she wanted him to come and find her.

Since they were young, Ver had always been good at seeking the hidden Cecia. Whenever they went to the market and she got lost, or whenever she sneaked out as they took a walk, when she looked back, he was always there.

Whenever she cried, he always used to guarantee he could find her anywhere. Surely, he will find her again this time.

'Please, find me.'

Cecia closed her eyes and prayed. If Ver finds her, she will show him her happiest smile and throw herself in his arms.

Perhaps she’ll ask why he hasn’t come to visit her, crying like a child and whining in his arms. Then with a flustered face, he will wipe her tears and hold her in a strong embrace. Finally, he will kiss her forehead and tell her not to cry.

    Since all the gardens here were part of the party venue, there was no guarantee that no one would come here. Hence, Ver thought it might have been a couple who was in search of a private place.

Eventually, he decided to move on and look for Prillance.

Ver's footsteps gradually drew closer. But contrary to Cecia's wishes, Ver soon receded into the distance.

In the end, he couldn't find her.

Ever since their engagement was broken, he hadn't visited her. Her body, full of tension, sank into despair.

'Should I run? And then just embrace you from behind?'

When Cecia grasped the hem of her dress and tried to take one step forward, she was suddenly reminded of her father, Viscount Ben, and Roman who took care of her today.

Eventually, Cecia couldn't take a single step.

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Kota Chapter 5: The Attack on Liberty

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The morning after, Adrien could still taste trash.

"You could try some Camembert," Plagg offered, holding a piece of it up to Adrien.

Adrien stopped brushing his tongue for a minute to consider Plagg. "I didn't think you shared food."

"It's a one time deal," Plagg said.

"I'm touched, but that actually might taste worse."

"More for me." Plagg inhaled the piece of Camembert and resumed whatever he was doing prior.

Adrien sighed and put down the toothbrush. His tongue was a lost cause - he would be tasting trash all day. It would be amazing if he could focus on anything because of it, much less the big math test.

Adrien's phone dinged, and he chuckled at Nino's text.

is it bad I'm hoping for another akuma to delay the test

Adrien replied.

I think we all are

.

Breakfast tasted awful, and the taste of eggs and trash still lingered in his mouth as Adrien arrived at school.

"Dude," Nino greeted. "You missed the coolest akuma the other day!"

No, I did not, Adrien thought grimly. I almost wish I did.

"What happened?" He said instead.

They continued up towards the school as Nino launched into the events of the previous day. Adrien schooled his facial expressions into appropriate responses, acting surprised at the right times and portraying sympathy whenever Nino relayed a hero getting hit with garbage.

The two boys took their seats in the front, Adrien noticing that Marinette had beaten them to school that day.

"You're here on time!" Nino said. "Is the world ending?"

Marinette rolled her eyes. "No. Just managed a good nights sleep last night. With the extra studying I did, I feel prepared for the test today."

"If you feel so prepared you could've helped me!" Alya complained.

"I thought you were spending the day with Lila?" Marinette asked. "Helping her catch up on the chemistry assignment?"

"I was, but her mother needed help with something else, so I ended up spending the night by myself."

"Aw, babe, you should've called me!" Nino said. "I had the night free for once."

"Well that's two out of three," Alix commented as she walked in.

"Huh?" Adrien asked.

"Of our always late crowd?" Alix filled in.

Adrien chuckled. "What can I say? All the akumas lately have made traffic horrible."

"True - but Marinette and Lacy both walk to school. They have no such excuse."

"I have an excuse," Marinette argued. "I've been busy!"

Alya rolled her eyes. "Sure, girl."

Alix chuckled and went up to her seat behind Chloe.

"Hey, Adrien?" Marinette asked. "Can we talk later?"

Adrien smiled. "Of course! Since fencing starts a little later today, I'll be in the library right after school. Meet me there?"

Marinette nodded eagerly. "I'll be there!"

Adrien smiled to himself. Marinette was such a cool friend to hang out with, but she rarely sought him out by herself. Being able to spend some time with her would be great!

"Man! Seriously, you get some free time on the day I have to race home? That's not fair," Nino complained.

"It's not much," Adrien assured him. "I'd rather be at the sleepover on the Liberty, but I know that's not going to happen."

"If it makes you feel better, me and Nino aren't going either," Alya said.

"Yeah, I'm stuck babysitting the little dude tonight and Alya has another study date with Lila," Nino replied.

"That's too bad," Marinette said. "I've heard the new song Kitty Section is working on and it's great!"

"Next time girl," Alya said.

The classroom door opened with a bang. "I'm not late!" Lacy stumbled in, her coat half on her shoulders and out of breath.

"Correct. In fact, you are 3 minutes and 12 seconds early, a record for you."

Lacy pumped her fist in the air in celebration and joined Alix at their seats.

Miss Bustier walked in seconds later. "Good morning class."

"Good morning," they chimed back.

Miss Bustier placed her bag on the desk and gave the class a warm smile. "Wonderful, you're all here on time! We can start right away!"

.

Adrien sat down at a table the back of the library and pulled out his bag. He didn't have much studying to do - he had plenty time last night after the akuma, when he needed anything to distract from the garbage taste left in his mouth - but he wanted to at least look like he was doing what he told his father he would.

Hidden in between his text books was the historical fiction story Kagami had lent him, and his hand was just reaching for it when someone cleared their throat behind him.

Adrien lit up. "Marinette! I'm glad you could make it!"

Marinette smiled. "Thanks. What I want to talk about is important - and not that easy to talk about. I, well I uh, it's about-"

"Hey, it's okay." Adrien gestured for Marinette to sit down besides him. "We're friends, right? You can tell me anything you want."

"Oh, okay," Marinette said. "It's about Lila."

"What about her?" Adrien asked.

"Well, really it's about you, and the way you've been - well, passive around her."

"Oh?"

"It's just - I know you want to take the high road, but some of what she's doing is having serious consequences, and I just don't feel like you're behind me a hundred percent."

"Of course I am," Adrien said. "And I've begun to notice those consequences too, but I don't - I guess I don't really know what to do. Confrontation isn't really my style."

"I know, and I think that's good - most of the time," Marinette agreed. She looked away, nervously, but Adrien wasn't willing to let the topic drop. If there was something he could do for his friends, he wanted to know.

"Is there anything specific I could do to help?" Adrien asked.

"Maybe speak up when Alya's accusing me of just being jealous?" Marinette asked. "Or doing more to make sure Lila's not pushing me out of the group. Things like that."

Adrien frowned. "Has she? Been excluding you?"

"A little, Yeah."

"Oh. Marinette I'm sorry - I never noticed! I would have said something - but I guess I'm always excluded too, because of my schedule, so it's harder for me to notice."

Marinette blinked. "Oh, right! I didn't even think of that. I guess it's wrong to get mad at you when you can't go either!"

"I guess if we're not there, we can't notice the others not being there either," Adrien said.

"I guess not." Marinette chuckled. "You are a nice friend, Adrien. It's why I felt like I could talk about this with you!"

"And I'm glad you did!" Adrien agreed. "I wouldn't want to upset you! I really value our friendship, and I'm sorry if you've felt unsupported."

Marinette turned bright red, and Adrien mentally backtracked. What did I do this time? Had he embarrassed her somehow?

"I value you - I mean, your friendship too!" She squeaked out. "I have to go!"

Adrien blinked, watching her leave the library. "See you?"

He could hear Plagg chuckle in his shirt.

.

"Think you could do that?" Luka asked, holding his phone awkwardly in one hand as he put his guitar away.

Adrien nodded on the other side of the screen. "Just give me a few days to practice. I'm planning on being at the rehearsal next Wednesday - and Kagami's coming too!"

"Great!" Luka replied. "The more the better! By the way, I wanted to thank you for what you did for Juleka last week. That was really cool of you."

Adrien couldn't help but smile at Luka's genuine comment. "It was no problem. She'll make a great model one day."

"That's what I keep telling her," Luka agreed. "With your help, she's really gaining confidence. I couldn't thank you enough."

Luka turned his head towards something in the background. "Sorry, I thought I heard-" His eyes widened. "Aku-"

The call disconnected before he could finish.

"Looks like I'll be visiting the Liberty a little earlier," Adrien said.

"You don't know that's what he was going to say," Plagg complained.

"What else could it be? Plagg, claws out!"

.

It was a quick run to the Liberty.

The akuma was easy to spot. She was dressed in muddy brown, in a flowery dress that billowed behind her. One hand was wrapped in a white material, the other in black. With each hand she was lobbing giant mud speedballs. From the rooftop Chat Noir was perched on he could see Ivan, Mylene, and Rose hiding behind the steering wheel, Marinette and Luka already unconscious on the deck, and Lacy and Juleka crouched near the side of the boat. The akuma was closing in on Alix, another mud ball forming.

Before she got a chance to fire again, Chat Noir landed behind her.

"Didn't know Hawkmoth was a baseball fan," he quipped, bringing the akuma's attention towards him.

"Baseball?" The akuma screeched. "Can baseball do this?"

She rapid-fired her mud balls, and Chat Noir dodged each shot. The akuma huffed with annoyance, before raising her arms again and fire a steady stream of mud. Chat Noir dodged, and the akuma forced him towards the side of the boat.

"I didn't think heroes ran," the akuma taunted.

"I'm not running," Chat Noir replied. "I'm just tired of being hit by smelly projectiles."

"Well then, I won't hit you."

The akuma snarled and fired, and the ball flew straight towards Juleka. By instinct, Chat Noir moved his baton to block.

The ball rammed into the baton and stuck.

Chat Noir pulled on his baton, and it pulled against the mud but didn't shake free.

"Now back to you." The akuma turned to Alix, raising her hands to fire.

Chat Noir separated his baton, leaving one half in the mud, and tossed the top half at the akuma just as she fired.

The mudball flew at Alix at high speeds, but something else - someone else - rammed into her and knocked her down. The mud collided with the deck just as the baton hit the akuma in the face.

Chat Noir turned to see Lacy helping Alix move towards the escape, where Juleka was edging them on. He glanced up, hoping to see a sign of his partner, but no luck.

No Ladybug meant no cleansing the akuma, which meant Chat Noir's first responsibility was getting the civilians to safety. He made a gesture for the three remaining classmates - Rose, Ivan, and Mylene - to make for the same exit before turning back to the akuma.

Chat Noir dove for his remaining baton half, grabbing it just in time to roll away from mud ball. He dodged another, making for the door to safety. He closed it behind him with a bang, cutting off another mudball.

"What about Luka and Marinette?" Rose asked.

"They'll be fine," Alix commented. "Puddler is after me."

Chat Noir sputtered. "Puddler? What time of name is that? And why is she after you?"

Alix shrugged. "No idea."

The door shuddered from another attack.

"You guys should head somewhere safer," Alix said.

"We're not leaving you," Lacy argued.

"Yeah, no way!" Rose agreed.

Chat Noir turned to Juleka. "This is your houseboat, right? Where's the safest place to hide?"

"This way."

Juleka led them down to the same room Captain Hardrock had kept her hostages. Chat Noir could hear Puddler following them down the hall, huffing about irresponsible teenagers.

"Our room is right in here," Juleka said. "Mom made sure it was safe when the akumas started happening."

"Alright, everyone inside," Chat Noir ordered. Juleka helped him usher their classmates into the small bedroom.

"Chat Noir, is there anything I can do to help?" Alix said.

"Not right now," Chat Noir said. "We can't go on the offense until Ladybug gets here. Besides, it's usually her that comes up with all the plans. Just stay safe with your friends."

Alix nodded, and with her safely in the room, Chat Noir closed the door and stood guard at the other side.

It wasn't long before Puddler caught up. She was heaving and snarling, a mudball already forming in her hands.

"Where is that child!" Puddler demanded.

"Which child?" Chat Noir asked.

His eyes caught a flash of red behind her.

"The skater one!" Puddler said. "That little girl-"

"You have a problem with little girls?" Chat Noir asked. "Because I see a very scary one behind you."

Before Puddler had a chance to look, Ladybug's yo-yo came flying at her. The yo-yo wrapped around Puddler's torso, and with a tug she was flying down the hallway behind her.

"Great timing as always, my Lady," Chat Noir said.

Ladybug didn't look impressed - but then again, while her outfit was spotless, her pigtails were coated with mud.

"I'm not a little girl," Ladybug said, crossing her arms.

"That's not what I meant," Chat Noir replied.

"I'm not a little girl either!" Alix called from behind the door.

Ladybug sighed. "Fine. Any idea where the akuma is?"

Chat Noir shrugged. "My best bet would be one of the gloves. They stand out the most."

"That's what I was thinking. Lucky charm!" Ladybug held up the spotted object. "A folder?"

"Maybe there's papers in it?" Chat Noir suggested.

Ladybug opened the folder, but it was empty.

"Guess not." She glanced around the small room, and then back to Puddler, who was just standing up again.

"Her gloves," Ladybug muttered.

Puddler lobbed another mud ball at them, but they easily dodged.

"I need your claws," Ladybug decided. She held up the folder pointed in the middle. "A hole right here."

Chat Noir obliged, and Ladybug looped her yo-yo string through the whole and tied the folder secure under the yo-yo - all while dodging another blast.

Ladybug tossed her yo-yo, and the edge of the folder collided with Puddler's glove, ripping it.

"Wrong hand," Puddler chimed.

"Just using the process of elimination," Ladybug replied.

She tossed her yo-yo, and even though Puddler tried to dodge, the edge of the folder still ripped against her glove.

The akuma flew out.

Chat Noir let himself relax as he watched Ladybug purify the akuma. Another akuma beaten, and he hadn't even needed to use his cataclysm.

"Miraculous Ladybug!"

The ladybugs flew through the air, cleaning up the mud left on the ground and in Ladybug's ponytails.

"Pound it!"

"What happened?"

Ladybug and Chat Noir turned to the akuma victim, now returned to her normal self. Her two gloves had reformed as mud-covered grocery bags, and her pair of work slacks were coated with mud.

"Are you alright?" Ladybug asked.

"I - yeah," the woman replied. Her eyes widened. "Was I akumatized?"

"Psst." The door behind them opened slightly, and Alix peaked her head out. "Is it safe yet?"

"You," the woman said, her voice emotionless. "You were the one."

Alix fully stepped into the hallway. "I'm sorry, I don't know what you're talking about."

The woman scoffed. "Of course you don't. You didn't even look at me - even when you skated through that mud pile and ruined my best slacks and my groceries."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was running late-" Alix shook her head. "I should have been watching where I was going. Can I make it up to you somehow?"

The woman's shoulders slumped. "No, it's alright. Accidents happen. I just had a hard day."

"Why don't I take you home?" Chat Noir asked.

"I don't want to trouble you-"

"It's no trouble." Chat Noir turned to Ladybug. "See you later?"

Ladybug nodded. "Later."

.

"So how did you get knocked out by Puddler?" was apparently the wrong way to start a conversation.

Ladybug's expression turned sour. "She snuck up on me. That's all."

Chat Noir held his hands up. "Just asking."

The two of them were on the top of the Eiffel Tower, watching the city below them. The intention of the meeting had been to patrol, but neither had the energy to - and Ladybug definitely didn't have the patience.

"Everything alright?" Chat Noir asked.

Ladybug sighed. "Being knocked out like that wasn't fun. I didn't even have the chance to transform - and if my kwami hadn't woken me up, you would have been left by yourself!"

"I can handle myself," Chat Noir replied. "And you would have woken up eventually."

"Yes, but-" Ladybug sighed. "I'm starting to think that we need a new strategy. And more teammates."

Chat Noir perked up. "I noticed someone during today's fight who would make a great teammate! She was fast enough to keep from being hit by Puddler, and she's really mature!"

"Who are you thinking of?" Ladybug asked.

"You remember Timetagger? And Bunnyx?"

Ladybug shook her head. "I know that Alix is ready for her Miraculous, but the bunny Miraculous isn't to be used lightly. We'll call on her when we really need help."

"Okay, what about Marinette?"

"Chat-"

"She was a lifesaver as Multimouse," Chat Noir continued. "Even if she was a bit careless afterwards, it's only because she trusts us."

"I'll think about it," Ladybug replied. "But keep your eyes open for someone else."

"I only have eyes for you, my lady," Chat Noir answered.

Ladybug rolled her eyes. "I need to go. I'll see you later, Chat Noir."

"My heart will eagerly await your presence."

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